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FD52 CZX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,425 mi
Last recorded171,425 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 CZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 171,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine misfiring

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Dec 2011 148,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount welds corroded [still fully supported]

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 115,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front wiper blade rubber split

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,722 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 63,557 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,047 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,154 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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FD52 CZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 CZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD52 CZX registered?

FD52 CZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FD52 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 CZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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